Tea Lawsuit Filed In Zhejiang

29 August 2014

Tea Lawsuit Filed In Zhejiang

The industry association of the West Lake Longjing Tea in Hangzhou has filed a lawsuit against a local supermarket chain, claiming that it sold tea labeled as West Lake Longjing without authorization.

 

The plaintiff explained that West Lake Longjing is a geographical indication that only applies to certain types of tea grown in a certain area around the West Lake in Hangzhou.

 

It is asking for damages of Rmb200,000 (US$33,000), according to China Daily.


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